A fox found near the 2400 block of Claret Drive in Fallston has tested positive for rabies, the Harford County Health Department confirmed Tuesday.

What’s Happening: The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the positive test June 16. Health officials say the fox may have exposed other residents and pets in the surrounding area.

What’s Important: Anyone who had contact with a fox near Claret Drive should call the Harford County Health Department at (410) 877-2300.

How This Affects Real People: Residents near Claret Drive should check whether their pets had any contact with a fox and confirm their animals’ rabies vaccinations are up to date.

The Path Forward: The health department is asking residents to take the following precautions:

  • Keep pets leashed on walks and monitored in the backyard.
  • Keep cats, dogs, and ferrets current on rabies vaccinations.
  • Cover trash cans and do not leave pet food outside.
  • Avoid feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife.
  • Call Harford County Animal Control at (410) 638-3505 if you see a stray animal acting aggressively, unusually friendly, lethargic, or disoriented.
B.T. Clark

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B.T. Clark

B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and Publisher of The Harford County Sun and The Free State Press. He brings 25 years of experience in journalism, including 15 years as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta, eight years as Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., and seven years as Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He and his family recently relocated to Maryland. Clark is also the author of Principles Are Like Pants, You Ought to Have Some.

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